As states and countries are extending their stay at home mandates across the world, many teachers are preparing for the reality of teaching online for the foreseeable future.
While it's not easy to implement an entire school year online, for many parents and students it's even harder to learn through virtual schooling.
Despite teachers trying their absolute best to continue their school year through online formats, it can be stressful for parents to ensure their kids are keeping up with the "virtual classrooms" every day.
One mom, Sarah Parcak, shared that she decided to take her son out of his first grade virtual classroom. She said in a tweet that she sent her son's teacher an email that they "cannot cope with the insanity."
While many offered help, Sarah said she did not need resources. She, instead, explained that she is in over her head with work and other things—she is a university professor and scientist who is working from home. She added that her son gets plenty of engagement through other things.
She said that her son reads a lot, they read to him, he gets history lessons, and he uses several apps that help engage his education.
One person said that her child's school required printing all of the worksheets — which they do not have in their home at the time.
With many of the online courses requiring computers and internet, for those who do not have access, it becomes a hard situation to handle.
Many of the kids in preschool and kindergarten are used to socializing and learning basics in school, but seem to have more work than ever placed on them in "remote learning."
With some parents struggling with resources, others are struggling with allocating time to stay on top of their children while also working—or, working from home.
While everyone is in survival mode, it's hard to keep everything afloat.
He also pointed out that, "none of this is normal, so it's so important that we support one another."
We should be respectful and understanding that behind closed doors, everyone is fighting a different battle that sometimes we know nothing about. It's best that we use empathy and patience instead of judgment.
